Richmond ahead Rhyan Mansell is about to face scrutiny from the AFL’s Match Review Officer for a brutal bump that left Fremantle midfielder James Aish concussed.
Mansell and Aish have been concerned in a heavy collision within the ultimate quarter of the Tigers’ five-point win over the Dockers at Optus Stadium on Saturday evening.
Aish took possession of the ball earlier than Mansell collided with him a cut up second later.
After being awarded a free kick, Aish was handed the ball however appeared dazed and confused, with former skipper Nat Fyfe checking on the 27-year-old.
Moments later, Aish left the bottom within the arms of medical employees and didn’t return to the match.
Fremantle later confirmed Aish had undergone a Head Impact Assessment and can enter the 12-day concussion protocols.
He shall be unavailable for the Dockers’ conflict with Greater Western Sydney at Giants Stadium on Saturday.
The MRO will launch their findings later as we speak with Mansell anticipated to be provided a suspension for tough conduct.
Richmond may also be sweating on Jack Graham’s dump deal with on younger Docker Matthew Johnson.
A free kick was awarded to Johnson for a harmful deal with however he was in a position to rise up and take the kick, taking part in out the rest of the sport.
AFL commentator Kane Cornes mentioned whereas the Graham incident is only a free kick, Mansell is in hassle.
“There is just room for a free kick to be paid, I would hope that is all, in that instance,” Cornes mentioned of Graham’s deal with on AFL.com.au.
“This one (Mansell’s bump on Aish) is a different story. You’ve got the opportunity to make a play on the ball.
“Mansell doesn’t do that, he elects to bump, he gets him high and as hard as that is, in a split second, unfortunately, what we’re telling the players to do is – if you can’t win the footy, you can’t bump and you certainly can’t get the player high.
“Aish went off, clearly concussed, so that will be looked at and he will miss.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
